A.B.C. Tube Company, based in Mumbai, India, specializes in providing high-performance Copper Tubes for heat exchangers and locomotives. Our copper tubes are engineered to offer excellent thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, ensuring efficient heat transfer and long-lasting durability in demanding applications. Designed to meet the rigorous standards of the industry, these tubes are perfect for use in both heat exchangers and locomotive systems.
Copper Tubes have long been favored in various industrial applications, due to their exceptional thermal conductivity, durability, and corrosion resistance, particularly in heat exchangers and locomotives. These properties make copper ideal for systems requiring efficient heat transfer and longevity.
Copper Tubes for Heat Exchangers
Copper tubes play a major role in facilitating heat transfer between two fluids within the heat exchanger. Copper has a high thermal conductivity of about 400 W/mK, ensuring quick heat transfer. This is vital for industries such as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), power generation and refrigeration, where operational efficiency depends on the optimal temperature levels. Furthermore, copper is malleable enough to be coiled or shaped into other configurations, thus increasing the surface area available for heat exchange without compromising system integrity. Moreover, copper will not corrode, especially from water or atmospheric conditions, extending the life span of these equipment since they do not need frequent maintenance.
Copper Tubes for Locomotives
Copper tubes are mainly used in locomotive engine cooling systems. The cooling system must be robust and reliable to cool down the intense heat generated by a moving train’s engine and ensure efficiency. Copper is also preferred for use in radiator tubes within a locomotive’s engine due to its excellent dissipation abilities associated with it when compared to other metals like aluminum, which cannot withstand prolonged high temperatures like this one. In addition to being able to stand up against some kinds of corrosion brought about by engine fluids, such as coolant, etc., this metal can endure extreme temperatures without degrading, further proving its appropriateness in such an environment. Besides, even under harsh conditions, copper’s strength is such that it remains functional over long periods, thus improving the effectiveness of railway transportation in terms of reliability.
In both systems heat exchangers as well as locomotives, durability constitutes another advantage enjoyed with regards to using copper tubing.` Various forms of copper corrosion, including crevice, pitting, and stress corrosion cracking, are important in maintaining the system’s performance. The tubes in heat exchangers often have to tolerate a range of chemicals and high-temperature fluctuations, but the fact that copper can withstand such conditions without degrading means it lasts for a long time. Similarly, copper tubes cope with constant locomotive vibrations and mechanical stresses. Rail transport is tough on these tubes due to their nature, making it necessary that they are strong enough not to be repaired or replaced frequently.
Despite being initially more expensive than materials like aluminium or steel, copper proves cost-effective over time, mainly through reduced maintenance costs, fewer replacements, and improved system output. The superior thermal conductivity of copper facilitates the efficient operation of systems, which results in energy savings. Similarly, industries where operation continuity is critical, such as industrial and transportation sectors, benefit from reduced instances of repairs caused by corrosion-related failures, which lead to unexpected downtimes and repair costs being minimized.
Standard | ASTM B68 / ASTM B75 / ASTM B280 / ASTM B88 / JIS H 3300 / EN1057 or BS2871: PART 2:1972 / DIN 1754/8905/ IS2501 |
Specification | ASTM B280, JIS H3300, AS/NZS1571.JIS3300-2006 |
Description | Copper Pipe and Tube For Heat Exchangers & Locomotives |
Material | TU2, C1020T, C10200, T2, C1100, TP1, C1201T, C1200, TP2, C1220T, C12200, C14200, C19400, etc |
Outer Diameter(OD) | 4mm to 150mm |
Wall Thickness : | 0.2mm~5mm |
Length | 1m, 2m, 3m, 6m, or as required. |
Types | Seamless Pipes, Tube / Inner Grooved Pipes / Square Pipes, Tube / Rectangular Pipes, Tube / Finned Pipes, Tube |
Application | 1. Pancake Coil for ACR, General Engineering Applications 2. LWC Coil for ACR, General Engineering Applications 3. Straight Copper Tubes for ACR and Refrigeration 4. Inner-grooved copper tube for ACR and Refrigeration 5. Copper Pipe for Transportation System of water, gas and oil 6. Semi-finished Copper tube for industrial applications |
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